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  Filmmakers that attended that Women In Film Business Summit, an event organized by Tassles Films at the Uganda National Cultural Center on October 26, 2023, were given more techniques on how to manage their film projects in a professional way to attract business from capable corporate entities and institutions.   Doris Mutabazi giving a speech at the Women in Film Business Summit  Doris Mutabazi, the boss at Netstudios Africa, cautioned filmmakers against going for get-rich-quick money, emphasising that success is a process that takes time, through building one’s profile and career. “I assure you that it takes time, sacrifice, patience and dedication. So be patient, grow your business in bits until it matures,” she said. Eleanor Nabwiso urged filmmakers to start considering marketing as key before they start working on any project. “Know in depth what you want to produce, your audience and your budget. Don’t be pushed to finish all the money on the production and yo...

It was a night of Inspiration and Reflection yesterday at Century Cinema, Arena Mall Nsambya where Mediavision Academy, a leading film school in Uganda had the honor of attend a prestigious film screening titled “Kitara Chronicles” that left attendees inspired and reflective. Filmmakers and film enthusiasts in the Cinema Kitara Chronicles directed by Yiga Sadat is about the era of the Batembuzi (demi gods), at the climax of King Bukuku's   ruthless   reign, Buule a young boy trying to rescue   Nangonzi the love of her life who had been taken captive by king Bukuku helps Ndahura the last descent of Isaza grandson of Ruhanga to regain his rightful throne. The evening began with a buzz of anticipation as filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts gathered to witness the screening of Kitara Chronicles which one of the most compelling films of the year and won the Best viewer’s choice award and best makeup at the Uganda Film Festival 2023. One of the highli...

“If we maintain the relationships and collaborations it will foster the growth of the film industry but also we need to add on our skills. Skilling is the most important thing. For example Mediavision Academy you train filmmakers, if we could get like five Mediavisions in Uganda, you can imagine what the film industry could be! Filmmakers need to invest in the skill of film art.” Says Kevin. Kevin Johns Nabukenya the director and producer of the film credited the efforts of Mediavision Academy at skilling Film makers during the film Premiere of “My love from another land” movie. Mediavision Academy team with Kevin Johns Nabukenya (third right) Anu Coat (third left) and Pablo Coat (second left) My love from another land, a romantic comedy, perfectly captured the essence of the day, blending humor and heart felt moments yesterday 14 th February 2024 the Valentine’s Day at Acacia mall in Bukoto Kampala, where movie enthusiasts and Mediavision Academy team flocked to the red carpet how...

Prof. Sr. Dominic Dipio of Makerere on the left handing over a cheque to the winners  I t was a moment of excitement as winners of Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)'s 2nd edition Content Development Support Program were revealed yesterday at UCC headquarters in Bugolobi.  The growth of the Ugandan film sector  is affected by several factors financing being one of them.  Due to inadequate financing, majority filmmakers are producing poor quality films using money from their own savings.   To try and reverse this trend, UCC. in 2021 intervened with the Content Development Support Program.  The progam aims at raising the quality and quantity  of film,  create jobs and grow audiences.   In the first edition 700m was secured from which 4 film projects were awarded grants of which 2 have been premiered.  This year the fund has gone up to 1 billion UGX from which 14 film projects have won grants today. The fund was established to...

Kwezi Kaganda of NBS interviews Ashraf Mulima We are ready to work with the film industry to disseminate information that will help our communities overcome health challenges.    Robert Mutumba, Ministry of Health. There is no doubt that film is the next big thing in Uganda.  According to the turn up at the premiere of "I Apologize" movie at the National Theatre, Ugandan films seem to be getting the attention they have craved for. All tickets were sold out filling the auditorium to capacity. This is a record breaking premiere in the history of Ugandan cinema.   The red carpet premiere was decorated with lots of glamour and entertainment.     The movie is about a teenage girl Regina Nalweyiso who sets out on a spree to spread HIV in revenge for her nasty rape experiences, where she contracted HIV and also got pregnant.  When her boyfriend tests negative, she ends up into  confusion that sets the precedent for her dilemma....